How much oil do I put in a 10k generac. I can't find it anywhere
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Sorry, I bought this for my Briggs & Stratton 8HP air blower. I suggest you find out what brand of engine is inside your generator & find the instruction manual online for the answer to your question.
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A lot of smaller engines like generators just have a plastic oil plug on the bottom side, sometimes there's a dip stick attached if so full to the full mark if there is not you fill until you see oil but make sure it's on level ground.
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Aurelia, let me go check out the manual, which by the way, really does stink; I must admit the manual stinks. Lookit that: not only does it not mention the wattage range, there is no Underwriter's Laboratory information. Nor is there an information regarding the engine's power. I guess we would mark this up as a con. I do not see a switch on the machine from 110/120 to 220/240.
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Neither one of you answered the question. If you fill it to the mark, how much oil is that?
206259
Michael I bought this generator in late April and it came with a bottle of the proper oil - though I don't remember the SAE rating. The generator is a 4 stroke (meaning you don't mix the oil and gas). I've used it on 2 camping trips and its great. This I the only generator I've owned but I am very impressed with its operation - always starts on the first pull - and quietness.
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I'm using 30 weight oil. The unit is NOT a 2 stroke engine that burns a mix of oil and gas. The oil is for lubrication only.
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HelloTara, this is a 14kw 120/240 V 60hz air cooled Generac unit , I am in Danbury,Ct if you would like the full specification chart on this particular model or we can be of assistance in the purchasing or installation of the unit , you can email me direct at jrclap@sbcglobal.net Thanks, J&J Clap Electric 203 791-9773
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The generator listed #56352 is a gas unit. No oil mixing with gas. It runs on regular.
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That is a very good question. I was surprised by the limited information provided by Generac in the User Manual about the Oil Makeup System. The documentation is limited to a one page hydro-pnematic diagram without any supporting functional description whatsoever. There are at least two major elements in the diagram whose function is indeterminate. You might try requesting from Generac engineering a functional description to complement the diagram. Alternatively contact a local servicing dealer who must have sufficient information to understand function and perform service. If you succeed in getting one, please let me know...I could use a copy also.
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I prefer using the pull start instead of the electric start. Change the oil, and spark plug as per the manual's instructions. Also, either store the generator without fuel in the tank, and drain the fuel lines, or add fuel stabilizer to keep the fuel from varnishing, which is bad.
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Based on the Makita manual any straight weight (non-detergent) oil such as SAE 10W, 20W or 30W is acceptable, last I checked this oil is available almost everywhere. The determining factor for which oil to use is dependent on temperature. From page 12 of the owners manual: -16C TO 0C (3.2F - 32F) = SAE 10W, 1C TO 26C (33.8F - 78.8F) = SAE 20W, ABOVE 27C (80.6F) = SAE 30W Just got off the phone with Makita Tech Support (800-462-5482) and inquired about the filters. The air filter (element) part number is 171006-E. According to Tech Support Home Depot either carries them or can special order. After searching the part number online, several sites carry them but they are pricey at about $20 + shipping. Since it looks very similar to other gas powered mower filters it might be worthwhile to remove the filter and bring it along to see if any big box stores have one that is dimensionally the same.
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manual has it listed for your area you live a little different climate but the 10w30 or 10w40 it does not require synthetic i know for sure most oil is just for lubercation
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This is a 4-cycle engine, not a 2-cycle.That means no mixing oil with gas---you fill the oil pan like you do with your car.Instructions and a funnel are included. You use regular car oil--there is a chart for oil weight vs. temperatures.Cheap 10w30 is good for most purposes. I used a 5w40 synthetic oil because we are most likely to lose power in the winter, when its below freezing.
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Use kit # 5664 if you have an outdoor standby (whole house) gen set. To be sure...look under the air filter cover on the engine... the air filter should be round. The # 6484 kit is for the portable generator (wheeled unit) and I believe some smaller standby newer units that use the 760/990 cc Generac motor. Hope this helps
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On the pkg. it says to go to natures-oil.com for safety & uses. I just know you don't need very much at all. I have not gone to that website yet.
1077352
Go to: http://www.generac.com/service-support/product-support-lookup input your model # or Serial # to get the info about the maintenance Kit.
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Suzuki Marine 4 Cycle Engine Oil 10W-40. It does not mix with or burn with the gas. Its just like a car engine
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Sorry, I have not used my generator yet. My suggestion would be too contact Duramax . Hope you find what you need.